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*Laurinalótë gapes, her petals widening, as she glances over at the sight, then down at her dissolving pile of food.* Now, how am I supposed to fly soup?*an aroma of mayo soup with spinach and mushrooms and raisins drifts out. All the prisoners gag.*
*Bobs her petals back, strategizing what to do about the soup.**Maitimo nods his thanks to Laurinalotë, realizing what she's up to.*
*Laurinalótë holds entirely still, subtly keeping her leaves woven in Maitimo's hair in a way she couldn't be pulled out. Unless Thuringwethil wished for her prisoner to balden, that is.**sees the flower in his hair* Oh, what a pretty flower we have here! *peers and pokes at it*
(YOU WOULDN'T, Thuringwethil! Not so close to his wedding!!)Unless Thuringwethil wished for her prisoner to balden, that is
(I am rather quite enjoying tormenting Maitimo right now, so no guarantees. Maybe at least a nice haircut… 👀)(YOU WOULDN'T, Thuringwethil! Not so close to his wedding!!)
(Damn I never thought I'd feel bad for balrogs...)Ingwë, Ilwen, Denver and a small band of servants journey through the mines to Angband's door, beneath the sea.
As they approach, Denver's hoofbeats slow and he begins to fall behind.
Denver: *whimpers*
Ilwen: We're getting closer, aren't we? To the whip.
*Denver nods mutely*
Denver: Sometimes I get this feeling like I'm hearing it, in the night. But it's just water, falling into pools.
Ilwen: You hate the sound most?
Denver: Yeah.
Ilwen: More than the feel?
Denver: A lot more.
Ilwen: Is that because...because he used to use it on someone else?
*Denver stops. Ilwen reaches out to touch him, but his heat is too great*
Ilwen: It wasn't your fault, you know.
Denver: Her name was Meneldilmë. She was a fire spirit, I guess, but...not like the rest of us. She didn't burn. She just kind of...glowed, you know? Like fireflies. Or like a boat in a harbour in the night, when you're standing on the shore. She took the curse right in the face, like me. But even when she was a balrog, she wouldn't roar or scream. Not Meneldimë: she'd climb up to the surface in the night, and crawl in the forests, close as she could get to the human camps. She'd wave her glowing tail in the air, and the human kids'd say, 'hey, it's a glowbug!'.
*He walks on again, placidly*
Denver: Morgoth hated her. Always gave her the whip. All she had to do was swallow loudly, or clear her throat, and crack. I guess...I guess he couldn't bear the idea that he'd made something beautiful by accident.
Ilwen: Did you love her?
*Denver shrugs*
Denver: Probably would've done, in the end. We were too young for that. One day, the orcs left the gate of the young balrogs' yard open. Didn't usually matter, because as soon as you got close, the whip'd find you. But I'd sit and stare at it, all the same. Stare at the freedom, let it stare at me. Then I hear this screaming and cracking, and I see the boss whipping Meneldilmë again, in front of eveyrone. I turn to help, but she just gives me this look, like, 'it's ok, go'. He beat her a long time. By the time the whip noticed, I was free.
A great smooth gate rises in a cavern ahead: metal, yet cold and exhaling a vapour, as of ice. Angband.
Ilwen: I'm sorry, Denver. But it'll be alright, you'll see. Balrog's don't just go missing. Odds are, she's waiting for you, just on the other side of that gate.
Denver: Yeah. Maybe.
*Ilwen moves to rejoin the king*
*Denver looks after her silently, then walks away.*
Maitimo: Then can you explain the 0.5 out of 5 star review I gave you guys on Yelp? Which by the way, was generous.Thuringwethil: *Feigns shock, then rolls her eyes and smiles maliciously as she pats their heads.* Tut tut now, little ones. You will learn to love it here just as much as Russamól did, and still does.
*While Fëanor and Aranya are yelling, Maitimo whispers to Laurinalotë:* Hey, are you okay? Won't it make you sick to eat all that? That stuff makes Elves sick, at least. Ask me how I know.*Bobs her petals back, strategizing what to do about the soup.*
Oh, I'll just eat what I've got first. *Takes her first absorbent of hot sauce pancakes. Steam begins to rise from her petal centers, and her golden petals gain a temporary reddish hue.* ...I'm sure this is normal. *She murmurs, steadily absorbing more and more. She then tries the absorbent of anchovy and chip, and her leaves flap.* That's hypertonic...! I need liquid. *Glances down at the soup again and sends out her dust into the kitchen with a well-timed whoosh, fetching the whole pot to her.* Of course, I didn't have to lift the soup out of the pot... When desperate measures call for action, the solution can be found! Or, where there's a will, there's a way, alternatively.
*Laurinalótë pauses in her absorbing of the soup.* I will admit... if I had a raccoon with me, this would be much more manageable. But that would be asking too much, now wouldn't it...? *Takes a deep flowery breath, and continues absorbing each of the very appetizing confections. Flower metabolism would have to be enough for now, by her lady's grace.*
*Tauriel hums to herself in the kitchen as she tosses in another jar of mayo to the soup, glass and all. She turns her back to the pot for a minute as she goes to the heated pantry for liquified sardine, but when she returns, the pot is gone. Confuzzled, she looks everywhere for it. A pot can’t just walk away, can it? And she didn’t hear anyone come into the kitchen...**Glances down at the soup again and sends out her dust into the kitchen with a well-timed whoosh, fetching the whole pot to her.* Of course, I didn't have to lift the soup out of the pot...
Thuringwethil: Tsk. Such ingratitude among you Elves these days. Russamól, we gave you a home and fed you, and you still only gave us half a star?Maitimo: Then can you explain the 0.5 out of 5 star review I gave you guys on Yelp? Which by the way, was generous.
Fëanor: I will do the same thing once we defeat you sorry criminals and get out of here!
Aranya: And I will write a review that will leave you crying and crawling back into whatever cursed slimy pit you crawled out of!
*Thuringwethil continues examining the flower.* Mairon, don’t you think this flower would look great on me? Or maybe on dear Draugluin or Tevildo! *She pets the flower before grasping it and Maitimo’s hair, but just as she is about to pull, her attention is called away. Pouting, she releases them both.* Ah, maybe later, then!*Laurinalótë holds entirely still, subtly keeping her leaves woven in Maitimo's hair in a way she couldn't be pulled out. Unless Thuringwethil wished for her prisoner to balden, that is.*
*gasps* I know the perfect use for this....here, Thuri.
*Gives her a cherry pie*
Finwe *Pockets his phone*: I think he's planning on opening Angband's gate somehow. They're heading towards it right now.Amrod: I don’t know if it can disappear or not, but Nelyo did mention there’s a giant talking cat down there. Isn’t that close enough? I’ll have to ask him later if it ever said anything peculiar during his captivity…
*to Finwë* So did Ingwë say if he was going to meet with the others? Where is he now?
*Tancaquárë whirls around in an instant and whacks their surprise assailant with her sling (fortunately not loaded)**After some time, he thinks he can possibly make out two shapes up ahead, and some dim lighting. Motioning for the others to follow him, he stealthily sneaks up behind the two figures, before making his move.* BOO!
Amrod: *starting to get a little nervous* Findekáno told us to keep Haru Finwë safe. We don’t know exactly what is down that hole, or what happened to the others, and there’s no way to know where Ingwë is either, let alone reach him. This could very well be Morgoth we’re talking about, who slew Haru last time. *clings to Finwë in a tight hug*Do you think we should join them or follow the others? Pityo, you ready to check out Wonderland?
*Fingon yelps and stumbles backwards into Maglor’s arms from the shock of being hit. Massaging his cheekbone, he rights himself quickly and flashes a grin back, followed by a small wince.* Good to see you too, cousin.
Celeraccoon: I sense a summon...*Laurinalótë pauses in her absorbing of the soup.* I will admit... if I had a raccoon with me, this would be much more manageable. But that would be asking too much, now wouldn't it...? *Takes a deep flowery breath, and continues absorbing each of the very appetizing confections. Flower metabolism would have to be enough for now, by her lady's grace.*
But Thuri...I spent a lot of time making that. Aren't you even going to try it?🥺*Thuringwethil continues examining the flower.* Mairon, don’t you think this flower would look great on me? Or maybe on dear Draugluin or Tevildo! *She pets the flower before grasping it and Maitimo’s hair, but just as she is about to pull, her attention is called away. Pouting, she releases them both.* Ah, maybe later, then!
*Maglor jumps visibly even though he'd known Fingon was there, and he wasn't the target of the prank* MANWË ABOVE--Meanwhile, in the Tunnel…
*Fingon and the others are making their way through the tunnel in the dark, which seems to have become a downward slope. Finding the hot, noxious stench overwhelming, he tries holding his breath or covering his mouth and nose at times, though neither do much to help. He reaches out and puts a hand on Maglor’s shoulder to make sure he’s still there.*
*After some time, he thinks he can possibly make out two shapes up ahead, and some dim lighting. Motioning for the others to follow him, he stealthily sneaks up behind the two figures, before making his move.* BOO!
*He helps Fingon right himself* That's what you get for playing tricks! Honestly, this is not the time--aren't we trying to be stealthy?
*Morgoth huffs in annoyance and storms into the kitchen* WHY must all my servants be so INCOMPETENT?*Tauriel hums to herself in the kitchen as she tosses in another jar of mayo to the soup, glass and all. She turns her back to the pot for a minute as she goes to the heated pantry for liquified sardine, but when she returns, the pot is gone. Confuzzled, she looks everywhere for it. A pot can’t just walk away, can it? And she didn’t hear anyone come into the kitchen...*
*Peeking her head out the kitchen door, she discreetly whispers to her boss.* Um, Mr. Gothmore? There seems to be a problem in the kitchen. All the food keeps disappearing with no explanation.
*All the prisoners gag and their complexion goes greenish**gasps* I know the perfect use for this.
*Mixes hot sauce, sauerkraut, and pickled pig’s feet juice in the pie before serving it into three bowls and sets them before the prisoners, with a steaming hot cup of extra strong sweat coffee for each.* Feeding time!
*Laurinalótë whirls around on Curufin's head.* Well, there's never a dull moment when trying to be stealthy... Welcome, Finno and Maglor!
*Meanwhile inside, Laurinalótë has had quite enough and sends out a blanketing shower of her golden dust over everyone, making it go into all the enemies' eyes, ears, and noses.* Why didn't I do this a long time ago? *Her dust swirls around the restraints holding her friends and loosens them to the ground.* Jail-break from the Jail-Crow of Mandos!!!!!
Oh, Pityo *hugs them both*Amrod: *starting to get a little nervous* Findekáno told us to keep Haru Finwë safe. We don’t know exactly what is down that hole, or what happened to the others, and there’s no way to know where Ingwë is either, let alone reach him. This could very well be Morgoth we’re talking about, who slew Haru last time. *clings to Finwë in a tight hug*
Thuringwethil: Of course I will! But what kind of friend would I be if I ate before our guests? Russamól here was already complaining *pinching his cheek*, so it’s only polite to feed him and his kin first!But Thuri...I spent a lot of time making that. Aren't you even going to try it?🥺
*Thuringwethil screech-cackles mightily at their responses.* Look how excited they are to try it! Who’s first?*All the prisoners gag and their complexion goes greenish*
Maitimo: NOT THE ORC-SWEAT COFFEE. *begins to hyperventilate, which, naturally, causes him to inhale greater amounts of the smells. Aranya tries to count and get his breathing to slow down*
Fëanor: *visibly confused* What's the problem? It's just coffee.
Aranya: It's brewed in Orc sweat.
*Fëanor's eyes widen and he rattles his chair around, trying to kick Thuringwethil* KEEP YOUR CURSED CONCOCTIONS IN THE GARBAGE WHERE THEY BELONG. Even Ungoliant would spew this stuff out if she ever tasted it!
Fingon: Sorry, Káno. 😅 Had to make sure they weren’t Orcs. *cough*
*smiles* Good to see you too, Laurinalótë. If Tyelko and Lindiel would pick up their pace *whisper-calling behind him down the tunnel*, they’re with us too.*Laurinalótë whirls around on Curufin's head.* Well, there's never a dull moment when trying to be stealthy... Welcome, Finno and Maglor!
*Thuringwethil drops the handful of pie she was about to feed Fëanor with and gives an ear-piercing screech, flapping her wings furiously as she tries to get the irritants out of her face.**Meanwhile inside, Laurinalótë has had quite enough and sends out a blanketing shower of her golden dust over everyone, making it go into all the enemies' eyes, ears, and noses.* Why didn't I do this a long time ago? *Her dust swirls around the restraints holding her friends and loosens them to the ground.* Jail-break from the Jail-Crow of Mandos!!!!!
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